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November 25, 2011

Peugeot SA

Peugeot in South Africa is working hard to change perceptions and win a greater share of the market.

Jeff Daniels looks at what Peugeot in South Africa is doing to change perceptions and win a greater share of the market.

In South Africa, the perception of all things French is positive but pricey. Think of such iconic representations of France as food, wine, perfume and fashion and nobody disputes their quality. It’s just that they are often thought of as being in a price bracket that is more gift than everyday commodity.

November 8, 2011

Exit strategy

Traditional valuation techniques generally ignore one important factor in their calculation—the buyer. Chris Blees offers his insights into how to position your company for maximum exit value.

Traditional valuation techniques generally ignore one important factor in their calculation—the buyer. Chris Blees offers his insights into how to position your company for maximum exit value.

September 12, 2011

Strategy: Business model changes

George F. Brown, Jr, CEO and cofounder of strategy consulting firm Blue Canyon Partners, shares his research on the challenges executives experience in implementing business model changes.

George F. Brown, Jr, CEO and cofounder of strategy consulting firm Blue Canyon Partners, shares his research on the challenges executives experience in implementing business model changes.

August 22, 2011

Nissan Canada announces certified LEAF retailers

Nissan Canada today announced a list of 27 retailers selected to sell, support and service the all-electric Nissan LEAF in Canada.

The selected retailers have passed a rigorous certification process, have modified their sales and service departments and undergone specialized training to provide the unique vehicle service required, in time for the Nissan LEAF launch in the Canadian market.

February 15, 2011

Putzmeister America

From humble beginnings in Germany as the “plaster master”, to a major facilitator of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project, Putzmeister America has had an eventful fifty years.

From humble beginnings in Germany as the “plaster master”, to a major facilitator of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project, Putzmeister America has had an eventful fifty years.

Specializing in concrete and material placing equipment for the construction industry, Putzmeister America is the North American division of one of the world's most recognized and respected heavy equipment manufacturers, Putzmeister Concrete Pumps GmbH.

August 26, 2010

WaterFurnace International

The race is on to find alternative energy sources that are economical and green. WaterFurnace International vice president Bob Brown explains how one very natural source is fueling the company’s growth.

The race is on to find alternative energy sources that are economical and green. WaterFurnace International vice president Bob Brown explains to Andrew Pelis how one very natural source is fueling the company’s growth.

Any way you look at it, the current climate, both economically and ecologically speaking, has put extra pressure on every household and business. Soaring energy bills and the need to be environmentally aware have changed the approach each of us takes to our everyday lifestyle.

September 1, 2009

Volkswagen South Africa Training Centre

Investing in learning
Volkswagen South Africa is taking the subject of training and individual development exceedingly seriously, with massive sums being invested, as Alan Swaby learns.
There was a good deal of criticism about the South African government’s early attempts at redressing the country’s economic balance. A handful of black entrepreneurs did very well for themselves but the vast majority of ordinary people were no better off than ever they had been.

July 1, 2009

VR Group

Buckets of determination
The VR in VR Group stands for John Van Reenen, and in many ways the company reflects the man—resilient, single-minded and, in a word, entrepreneurial. John O’Hanlon talks to him about building a global business.
Being fired from one’s first three jobs doesn’t look good on any résumé, but after the third time, John Van Reenen had already decided the only person who could employ him successfully was himself. He was a qualified chartered accountant who couldn’t settle for sitting in the back office and being told not to meddle with marketing or production.